Originally Posted by
daKav
I am flying SIN-SFO-SBA (UA 28, arriving 9:20 PM). I have a couple of questions since this is my first time flying into SFO and first time doing International-Domestic connection with TSAPre. (Usually,I fly into LAX and drive)
1. Will the boarding issued in SIN for SFO-SBA leg have precheck? The reason I ask on the outbound I flew SBA-SFO-MUC and SFO-MUC did not have pre-check, while the first leg did.
2. Assuming I get pre-check, after clearing immigration, what is the fastest way to get from baggage claim to drop off bags and domestic gates? I've read this thread but I still don't have a good picture of it.
1. Typically yes if enrolled in trusted travel program and no SSSS. The SBA-SFO-MUC experience is odd.
2. Did you see the below posts? I think they give a pretty good description.
Originally Posted by
drewguy
How does one get there from international arrivals/immigration? The flow seemed to be in the direction towards that checkpoint (and it's the one I've used the past few (infrequent) times I've transited at SFO).
Originally Posted by
fumje
To get to the international departures security, turn left after immigration and go up the stairs to the left again.
I've started almost always going to int'l for security. For some time now, even the worst I've seen there is not as bad as domestic.
Originally Posted by
Kacee
It depends how you exit. If you exit towards "connecting flights" follow fumje's directions. If you exit to the arrivals hall (no bags to recheck), it's a right, then up the escalator, then G terminal security is off to the right and ahead of you.
The only extra clarification I could think to add is that the arrival process goes (i) passport control, (ii) checked bag retrieval, (iii) former customs, (iv) depart airport or re-check bags + re-enter for connection. The descriptions above are for the steps between (iii) and (iv). The others are are essentially a straight line with no choices to make. Kacee's addendum to my earlier description describes how to get back airside if you initially make like you're going to depart the airport. I'm not sure there's a time advantage to either.